Author: Political Desk

Godrej Industries Group, through its Ghana operations, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, donated 250 boxes of Good Knight Power Shots Multi Insect Killer to the Tema West Municipal Directorate of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO). The donation forms part of Godrej Ghana’s corporate social responsibility efforts to support communities affected by the recent floods, particularly those displaced by the June 29 flooding incident. The insecticide spray is intended to help control mosquitoes breeding in stagnant waters and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases during the recovery period. Presenting the items at the Tema West Municipal Assembly, Rose Morrison, Head…

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has confirmed that 18 trucks intercepted in February 2026 over suspected transit cargo diversion were carrying goods declared under false documentation. Commissioner-General of the GRA, Anthony Kwasi Sarpong speaking during  a press conference on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, disclosed that four Customs officers who worked on the consignment have been interdicted as part of ongoing internal disciplinary processes. He said the investigation found that the cargo, declared as transit goods from Togo through the Akanu border post to Niger, was originally imported from Malaysia and Indonesia and was destined for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The GRA…

Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak has disclosed that about 1,300 applicants who took part in the recent security services recruitment exercise tested positive for HIV during the mandatory medical screening. According to the Minister, the outcome influenced the government’s decision not to send medical results directly to unsuccessful applicants, explaining that sensitive health information must be communicated with proper counselling. Speaking before Parliament’s Public Assurance Committee, Mr Muntaka said applicants who fail the medical assessment are instead provided with contact details to enable them to voluntarily request information about their results. He explained that individuals who reach out to the recruitment…

The Ministry of Finance has accused the previous Akufo-Addo administration of redirecting $65 million meant for a flood protection project to support COVID-19-related activities. Technical Advisor at the Ministry of Finance, Frederick Amissah, said the funds were part of the World Bank-funded Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development (GARID) Project, which was designed to address flooding challenges in the Greater Accra Region. Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, July 6, Mr Amissah rejected claims that delays in releasing funds contributed to challenges affecting the project. “There haven’t been any delays in the release of funds, and I just don’t…

The Accra High Court has fixed Friday, July 10, 2026, to hear a habeas corpus application challenging the continued detention of former Chief Executive Officer of the National Food Buffer Stock Company, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba. Godfred Yeboah Dame, counsel for Aludiba, disclosed the hearing date during an interview on Eyewitness News on Monday, July 6. According to Dame, the application, filed at the High Court’s specialised division in Accra, seeks an order compelling the Director of the Bureau of National Intelligence and the Attorney-General to produce Aludiba before the court and justify the legal basis for his continued detention. Aludiba…

Management of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has held a high-level review meeting with the leadership of Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to assess the progress of the partnership between the two institutions and identify measures to strengthen the delivery of specialized healthcare services to patients. The meeting, held at the Tamale Teaching Hospital on Monday, focused on evaluating the implementation of the Trust Fund’s pilot phase, reviewing ongoing patient onboarding and treatment, and resolving operational challenges that could affect the smooth rollout of the initiative. A key highlight of the discussions was the assessment of the Trust Fund’s 50-patient…

A Senior Lecturer in Management at UPSA, Dr Joseph Gerald Tetteh Nyanyofio, has called on educational institutions to place equal emphasis on character formation and academic excellence, stressing that Ghana’s future depends on producing responsible citizens driven by integrity, compassion, and service to society. Speaking as the guest speaker at the 10th anniversary celebration of British Columbia College in Accra on Saturday, July 4, under the theme “A Decade of Excellence: Empowering Minds, Enriching Lives,” Dr. Nyanyofio said the ultimate purpose of education extends beyond examination results and professional success. He noted that schools must intentionally nurture learners who possess…

The Ghana Police Service has arrested convicted fraudster Eric Afoakwa, popularly known as “Chad”, while he was allegedly attempting to flee the country. According to the Police, Afoakwa was arrested on Monday, July 6, during an operation by the Anti-Armed Robbery Unit acting on the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno. In a statement shared on Facebook, the Police said Afoakwa had been on the run after being convicted in absentia by the Accra High Court in 2019 for multiple financial crimes. He was found guilty on five of six charges, including money laundering, defrauding by false…

A National Service Personnel attached to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has been arraigned before the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing GH¢308,300 through unauthorised Mobile Money transactions. The accused, Ebenezer Ghartey, pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing. Inspector Frank Morgan Dorvi, prosecuting, told the court, presided over by Mrs Emmanuella Sarah Asmah, that Ghartey allegedly transferred the money from the MTN merchant account of a DVLA Administrative Officer to his personal Mobile Money account without authorisation. The court granted him bail in the sum of GH¢100,000 with three sureties, all of whom must reside within…

The Ghanaian government has declined a planned state visit by South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, citing concerns over the killing of a Ghanaian national and reports of renewed xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals in South Africa. The decision follows the death of 40-year-old Bashiru Isak, who Ghanaian authorities say was shot and killed during demonstrations linked to anti-immigrant violence in South Africa on June 30, 2026. According to a Citinewsroom report citing government sources, the planned visit, which was expected to take place during the first week of August, has been put on hold as Ghana seeks assurances over the…